Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan, Wardha

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   Presentation on  Eco friendly  Architectural  Projects  Shri  Malaksingh Gill a Mumbai based architect inspired by Laurie Baker was in Sevagram ashram on the eve of 76th Anniversary  of Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom .  He made  a presentation on eco-friendly architectural projects using local knowledge and alternative building materials at the Seminar hall of the Library and Research Centre of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan on January 30 2024  . In his presentation  the architect  discussed how he is applying  Laurie Baker’s principles and construction techniques in residential projects in various parts of the country especially in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. He said Bapu’s hut in Sevagram ashram  is a source of inspiration in developing his architectural designs. He explained how the buildings can be constructed without cement steel.  Ms. Benaifer Daruwall, Architect   of the firm w...

76th Anniversary  of Mahatma Gandhi’s  martyrdom   Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan  observed   76th Anniversary  of Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom on 30 January 2024 at Sevagram Ashram premises with a number of programmes. At  5.45 am a padyatra was organized  from Nai Talim Samiti (Ghanti Ghar) to Bapu Kuti  with Ramdhun.  It was followed by  Sarva Dharma Prarthana in front of Bapu Kuti at 6 am  with the participation of  Ashram community and others  . Both these programmes were coordinated  by Ms. Shobhatai Kawadkar and   Shri Namdev Dhole .  After prayer,  all joined in the cleanliness activity in the premises of the ashram and both sides of the roads adjoining the ashram. Around 10 am  a padayatra which started from  Gandhi  statue  reached the ashram premises .    Before the commencement of public meeting all those who have assembled at the premises of Bapu kuti paid...